Assignment: Following the outline, "I used to be...but now I am", write a symbolism poem that shows how you have changed in your life.
I used to be
a shy popsicle
melting in the sun
but now I am
a happy butterfly
out of my cocoon
-- Jessica Sigfusson, English 9
I used to be
a frosty snowflake
chilled to the core
but now I am
fluid warm water
liquid assurance
-- Katie Williams, English 9
I used to be
a shy turtle
hiding from everyone
but now I am
a socializing bug
I talk and talk
(I can get annoying!)
-- Mitchell Hladchuk, English 9
I used to be
a blade of grass
unnoticed and stepped on
but now I am
a wild paintbrush
showing all my creativity
-- Caley Pflanz, English 9
I used to be
worn long sleeved shirts
playing games carefree
but now I am
a hard thick vest
strong and reliable
-- Lucas Prevost, English 9
I used to be
a wild animal
running free as I pleased
but now I am
getting fattened with knowledge
for the slaughter of life.
-- Jennifer Tiani, English 9
